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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L31 AERMOT history

L31 AER is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 13 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

L31 AER blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
138,282 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 AER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 AER was last recorded at 138,282 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,282 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,282 miles
  • 2023 – 129,744 miles
  • 2022 – 128,044 miles
  • 2020 – 112,813 miles
  • 2019 – 105,693 miles
  • 2018 – 105,565 miles
  • 2017 – 98,418 miles
  • 2016 – 87,795 miles
  • 2015 – 66,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,282 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,282 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,282 miles
    Test number
    848809765612
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail138,282 miles (+8,538)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,282 miles
    Test number
    750068900625
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of front prop (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,744 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    477168018088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,044 miles
    Test number
    120243337100
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail128,044 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,044 miles
    Test number
    834941954412
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail128,035 miles (+15,222)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,035 miles
    Test number
    262281639955
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,813 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,813 miles
    Test number
    165071607872
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  8. Pass108,178 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    105753404238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,693 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    105,693 miles
    Test number
    718740969746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    685130334267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,565 miles (+7,147)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    696757415543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass98,418 miles (+10,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    682330657763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,795 miles (+20,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    719338641639
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front lamp lens
  14. Pass66,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    325142558898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 AER

Does L31 AER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 AER expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 AER?
The MOT on L31 AER expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 AER done?
L31 AER was recorded at 138,282 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
Has L31 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 AER has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 AER ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L31 AER find?
L31 AER passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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